BHAVNAGAR GEOGRAPHY

Introductionis a sprawling industrial city and an important trading post for cotton products. The commercial importance of this city is increased by its proximity to the Gulf of Cambay and the Arabian Sea. As the origin of this city is recent, one can find few historical monuments. However, there are a number of places of tourist attraction in and around the city. The city offers vibrant shades of traditional Gujarati culture to the traveler.

Area

53 sq km

Altitude

24 metres above sea level

Temperature

Summer-25.0 C-45.0 C Winter- 12.0
C-32.0C

Language

English, Hindi, Gujrati

STD Code

0278

Rainfall

550 mm average yearly

Best Time to Visit

October to March

Bhavnagar Map

How to get there1. Air :- Bhavnagar has an airport, which is southeast of the city center.

2. Rail:-Daily trains are available to Bhavnagar from Mumbai and Ahmedabad.

3. Road:-Bhavnagar is well connected by road with towns and cities in Western and Northern India. Ahmedabad is 200 kms, Rajkot is 178kms and Vadodara or Baroda is 280 kms from Bhavnagar.

Places to Visit

Gandhi Smriti

Gopnath

Takheteshwar Temple

Excursion

Palitana

Sihor

Vijay Vilas Palace

ShoppingBhavnagar is a sprawling industrial city and an important trading post for cotton products. The commercial importance of this city is increased by its proximity to the Gulf of Cambay and the Arabian Sea. As the origin of this city is recent, one can find few historical monuments. However, there are a number of places of tourist attraction in and around the city. The city offers vibrant shades of traditional Gujarati culture to the traveler.